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The title Duke of Ross ( Scottish Gaelic: Diùc Rois) [1] has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland. Named for Ross in Scotland, it was first created in 1488 [2] for James Stewart, Earl of Ross, the second son of James III.
In the early Middle Ages, Ross was part of the vast earldom of Moray. It seems to have been made a separate earldom in the mid 12th century, when Malcolm MacHeth is found designated Earl of Ross. Malcolm had earlier been imprisoned at Roxburgh for rebelling against David I, but when Malcolm's brother-in-law Somerled invaded Scotland, David was ...
In January of 1488, James III attempted to gain supporters among the Scottish Lairds by naming James Stewart the Duke of Ross, and elevating four other Lairds to full Lords of Parliament. It is not clear whether he was an active participant in the rebellion against his father or not but Prince James served as the figurehead.
Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross (30 April 1514 – 18 December 1515) was the fourth and last son of King James IV of Scotland and his queen Margaret Tudor. He was born after his father was killed at the Battle of Flodden , during the reign of his infant brother King James V of Scotland .
Duke of Ross. Father, died: 1504. JAMES STEWART, second son of JAMES III, King of Scotland, born 1476, was created in 1488 DUKE OF ROSS, Marquis of Ormond, Earl of Ardmannoch, Lord of Brechin and Navar. In 1498 he became Archbishop of St. Andrews, and in 1502 Lord Chancellor. He died unmarried 1504.
Overview. 1st duke of Ross, James Stewart. (c. 1477—1504) Quick Reference. ( c. 1477–1504). Second son of James III. He received more favour from his father than the duke of Rothesay, the future James IV.
Ross, James Stewart, 1st duke of [S] (c.1477–1504). Second son of James III, he received more favour from his father than the duke of Rothesay, the future James IV. Source for information on Ross, James Stewart, 1st duke of: The Oxford Companion to British History dictionary.
